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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

long division

My long division quilt is complete! You can find the tutorial here. This was my first time designing a quilt with a values approach, and I think I will be exploring this method further. It's quite fun!

The backing is something I picked up at my LQS for $1.99/yard on sale. I LOVE getting great deals like that on backings. Or on any fabric, for that matter. :)

I stitched a simple swirl all over in light grey thread. It blended with most fabrics well. That's about all you can ask for, especially in a quilt like this with so many colors and values.

I tried out a new labeling approach. I used a little fusible web to this make it. It's ok, but I think I'm ready to graduate to "real" labels. Labels that someone else makes. Or else the labeling rarely gets done.

And here it is all rolled up. I love that little grey and white bicycle fabric. It's so sweet! In fact, there are so many special fabrics in here...some came from my friends: Amy, Linda, Tara, Terri and Victoria. This is sure to be one of my favorite quilts for a long time to come. And it's all from stash. I think I might go make another. :)

I LOVE YOUR BLOG - noticed you mentioned labels? A friend uses Custom Couture Labels for her purses that she sells on Esty. MADE IN THE USA (N.H.) Check them out, as they have great quality & seem to be very reasonable. Keep up the beautiful quilts!

I adore this quilt! I love the pattern, I love the colors, I love the quilting (go grey thread), and I love the backing fabric. You find the best fabrics at your LQS, especially for backings. And to my surprise, I saw my name as a contributor. How cool is that. This will be another great quilt to add to my efforts to use up my scrap stash!

It's so good! I love that even using all of those bold prints, separating the values like that gives the eye a place to rest so it isn't too busy! Love the gray thread swirl too! It is fast becoming my favorite neutral thread!

Oh, I love how it came out. I am starting to quilt mine tonight and can't wait to finish it. I made the backing entirely from scraps too, so thanks to you I have only used purchased batting for this project.

With as many quilts as you do, you deserve to have "real" labels. So many people I know through blogland use namemaker. That's where I'll order from if I can ever find a catchy name to put on my quilts.

Hooray for using up some of our stash! :) I need to make one of these. No, wait, I need to finish what I have started. My new motto: Don't start something new. Finish something old. ;) Love this. Go snuggle. Stay warm.

Wonderful quilt! I'll be sure to save the tutorial to my list of quilts to make (in the future). Love your machine quilting! Wish I could do that, but so far, I'm doing well with straight line quilting.

I'm presently finishing a sampler quilt I did on a QAL with you a couple of years ago. When I finish the binding, will send you a pic.

What is there NOT to love about this quilt. Starting with the name Long Division *sigh*: perfect name! And having scraps from friends in a quilt makes it super special. I don't think I can do meander quilting but I might try the loopy quilting. It looks awesome! Because I DID promise myself I will machine quilt in 2011!

While of course I can always appreciate an intricate quilt, it is this kind of quilt I am always drawn to. Fun to make and beautiful to look at. And something draws me about squares and rectangles. I really like this one.

And a question for you, where do you find your labels? I have had a hard time finding labels. I am going to try and make them...

Oh, this is so yummy scrappy, and knowing that you remember who gave you the fabrics makes it really a special keeper !

I really like your quilting. I've seen the loopy stuff done, but your loops look fatter or something, and they are really pleasing me. I think I may have stumbled upon the design I need for my Autumn Blues quilt. Thanks for the inspiration !

I am so glad I found your blog! I have been struck with "Quilter's Block" but you have inspired me. I've had all my fabric for a girlfriend's baby quilt but I wanted it to be perfect so I haven't been able to make up my mind. I am positive though that your filmstrip quilt is exactly what I need. Thank you!

I've ordered labels from this shop a few times: http://www.etsy.com/people/customcouturelabelco - my favourites at the moment are the ribbon yardage with my name repeated along the length - with about an inch between each repeat I can fold them in half and sew them into the seam of the binding on the reverse, or across the corner in a diaganol.

First, let me say how much I enjoy your blog. I stumbled across it a few months ago and have turned into an avid reader. It is always enjoyable to see someone who is able to cultivate and share her talent while being a Mommy too.

You will probably get lots of label suggestions but you definitely should check out:http://www.etsy.com/shop/jennifersjewelsShe does an amazing job!

You can see the ones she made for me here:www.carryacutebag.com

Thanks for sharing your quilting talent. It is something I'm going to tackle some day.....

Love the quilt! I need to start doing things like this with my scraps...

For labels, I've started using Spoonflower. It's a fabric printing service where you can upload your design & have it printed (in full color!!) on a number of different fabrics, for a very reasonable price. It's great if you want to use more than just text for your label.

I wanted to use my cattails logo, so I created my label design in PhotoShop, uploaded it, and ordered 1/4 yd of it in 3 different sizes, so I can play around with it on different items.

I've also done a few 'single' labels on samples, for special quilts or IRRs. Again, an easy way to get a nice label, if you don't have your own embroidery machine or can't print on fabric or transfer paper.